The ride begins and ends in front of the Bartholomew County Public Library/Visitor's Center Plaza at 536 Fifth Street, Columbus, Indiana.
The 19-mile ride begins and ends in front of the Bartholomew County Public Library/Visitor's Center Plaza. The route starts by heading east & then north to the SAG stop at the Columbus Learning Center (approximately the half-way point of the ride). There will be a required stop at the SAG to allow the pack to reunite before continuing – so take advantage of the refreshments and restrooms while the cyclists regroup. From there the ride continues west & then south, winding down a luminary-lit road and making a loop through the covered bridge in Mill Race Park on the way back to the library. This is NOT a closed route! Stay to the right half of the street & ride responsibly.
Please note: Although this is a leisurely ride, riders unable to maintain around a 10mph pace may be 'picked up' by our SAG vehicles and moved forward on the route or taken to the finish if they fall too far behind the other riders.
The Moonlight Loop is a fundraiser for Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS). FCACS is the not-for-profit fundraising arm for Columbus Animal Care Services (CACS). CACS provides animal shelter and field services for the Columbus community and is located at 2730 Arnold Street.
Funds generated from the Moonlight Loop are used to support our local PetFIX program. PetFIX provides pet owners in our community with a low-cost way to Spay/Neuter their pets. The goal of this program is to reduce the population of unplanned/unwanted births of puppies and kittens that ultimately end up in shelters.
Why should you ride? Because it is for a great cause!! The animals need our help, and a bike ride at night is a lot of FUN!
Date: August 2, 2025
Distances: 19 miles
City, State: Columbus, Indiana
Start Location: Bartholomew County Public Library/Visitor's Center Plaza, 536 Fifth St
Start Time: 9:00 PM
Online Information: https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/moonlight-loop/
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